Emerging Tech

Tiny microbots fold like origami to travel through the human body Tiny robots modeled after bacteria could be used to deliver drugs to hard to reach areas of the human body. Scientists have developed elastic microbots that can change their shape depending on their environment. The post Tiny microbots fold …

Google is working on radar-sensing tech that could make any object smart Computer scientists have shown how Google’s Soli sensor can be used to make dumb objects smart. Here’s why radar-powered computing could finally make the dream of smart homes a reality. The post Google is working on radar-sensing tech …

Tiny animals discovered in Antarctic lake deep beneath the ice Scientists have made a surprising discovery in Antarctica: the carcasses of tiny animals including crustaceans and a tardigrade were found in a lake that sits deep beneath over half a mile of Antarctic ice. The post Tiny animals discovered in …

How long is a day on Saturn? Scientists finally have an answer The length of Saturn’s day has always been a challenge to calculate because of the planet’s non-solid surface and magnetic field. But now scientists have tracked vibrations in the rings to pin down a final answer. The post …

The best battery packs and power stations for use in the outdoors If you want to keep your smartphones, tablets, and other devices charged while camping int he backcountry these battery packs and portable power stations are rugged enough to survive while providing plenty of power too. The post The …

Too buzzed to drive? Don’t worry — this autonomous car-bar will drive to you It might just be the best or worst idea that we’ve ever heard: A self-driving robot bartender you can summon with an app, which promises to mix you the perfect drink wherever you happen to be. …

Scientists successfully grow human blood vessels in a Petri dish Researchers have managed to grow human blood vessels in a Petri dish for the first time, and even to successfully implant them into live mice. The results could be a game-changer for diabetes. The post Scientists successfully grow human blood …

Hexbot is a modular robot arm that does everything from drawing to playing chess Who wouldn’t want their own personal robot arm to do everything from laser engraving to competing against you in a game of chess? That’s what Hexbot, a new modular robot, promises to deliver. The post Hexbot …

Meet Wiliot, a battery-less Bluetooth chip that pulls power from thin air A tiny chip from a semiconductor company called Wiliot could harvest energy out of thin air, the company claims. No battery needed. The paper-thin device pulls power from ambient radio frequencies like Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and cell signals. The …

Fears about kids’ screen use may have been overblown, Oxford researchers find Many people take it as gospel that digital technologies are harmful to young people’s mental health. But is this true? A recent study from the University of Oxford takes a closer look. The post Fears about kids’ screen …